City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Vero Beach, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Vero Beach - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

16,785
Residents
$67,351
Median income
$392,500
Median home
$1,604
Median rent (state)

Vero Beach - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Vero Beach places in the 46th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

46th
percentile, household income
77th
percentile, home value
64th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Vero Beach, FL

Vero Beach is a small town in Florida, home to 16,785 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $67,351 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.8%. Home values in Vero Beach run a median of $392,500, and the median resident age is 52.6 years. 38.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 52.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 73.6°F with 53.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,604 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

16,785 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$67,351 /yr

Poverty 10.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Vero Beach compare to other US cities?

Where Vero Beach sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 46% higher than other cities
Home value 77% pricier than other cities
Median rent 64% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Vero Beach against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Median Home Value sits close to the middle of Florida's city distribution

Among the 894 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Vero Beach ranks #238 - the 73rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Vero Beach only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#471 of 903
48th percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#629 of 930
30th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#238 of 894
73rd percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#332 of 930
64th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#264 of 930
72nd percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

46thIncome percentile

46th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Vero Beach's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$392,500 23rd percentile more affordable than 23% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Vero Beach $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Vero Beach, FL Vero Beach, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Vero Beach, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Vero Beach, FL median $67,351/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Vero Beach, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Vero Beach, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 38.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
16,785
Median Income
$67,351
Median Home Value
$392,500
Median Age
52.6
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Labor force participation
52.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%

Climate

Avg Temperature
73.6°F
Annual Precipitation
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
20
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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16,000 residents16,500 residents17,000 residents17,500 residents18,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,430 residents 17,603 residents ▲ +7.1%
Vero Beach's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.7%
Carpool
11.4%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
11.3%
Other
6.4%

Based on 8,067 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Vero Beach sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,604/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
95.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Mount Dora
16,812 people
Belle Glade
16,818 people
Wildwood
16,739 people
Lake Mary
16,724 people
Myrtle Grove
16,637 people
Palmetto Estates
16,587 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Vero Beach's 16,785 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Moraga, CA
16,790 people
Marion, IL
16,796 people
Donna, TX
16,774 people
Mount Vernon, OH
16,802 people
Taylor, TX
16,767 people
Estelle, LA
16,761 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Vero Beach's $67,351 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Leslie, MI
$67,355 median income
Foley, AL
$67,346 median income
El Campo, TX
$67,356 median income
Catlin, IL
$67,344 median income
Colton, NY
$67,344 median income
Hummels Wharf, PA
$67,361 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Vero Beach, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Vero Beach, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.5% 8.5% 10.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.1% White 73.5% Black or African American 8.5% Asian 2.2% American Indian 1.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.1% Two or more races 10.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Vero Beach compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Vero Beach (this city) 16,785 $67,351
Mount Dora 16,812 $69,931
Belle Glade 16,818 $47,191
Wildwood 16,739 $71,858
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Vero Beach, FL?

What is the population of Vero Beach, FL? +

Vero Beach, FL counts 16,785 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Vero Beach, FL? +

The median household income in Vero Beach is $67,351 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Vero Beach? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Vero Beach; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Vero Beach, FL? +

The median home value in Vero Beach is $392,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Vero Beach? +

The average annual temperature in Vero Beach runs 73.6°F, 53.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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